Accountant – Fund Administration

Job Description

Financial Accountant | GP Fund Solutions

The Tone:
This is a full-time position at GP Fund Solutions, a people-first fund administrator serving a diverse client base across the US, UK, and EU, offering hybrid scheduling after a probation period. As an Accountant, you will play a crucial role in the company’s operations, contributing directly to client success, providing essential support to investors, and strengthening key relationships within the financial ecosystem. This role is designed to be a significant step in your professional journey, offering genuine opportunities for career growth and advancement within a collaborative and inclusive work environment that invests in its team members’ futures.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: Hybrid (after probation period)

• Mission: To ensure accurate financial accounting and reporting, manage investor transactions, and maintain robust internal controls, thereby directly contributing to client success and deepening stakeholder relationships within a people-first fund administration environment.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Treasury Management: Efficiently manage all treasury functions, which includes performing accurate reconciliations, generating precise cash reporting, and processing timely disbursements to maintain financial integrity.
• Financial Reporting: Execute the posting of journal entries, actively support quarterly reporting cycles, and provide assistance in the comprehensive preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Investor Transactions: Skillfully handle capital calls and distributions, ensuring accuracy and compliance, while also promptly and professionally addressing investor inquiries.
• Internal Controls: Systematically maintain and meticulously review SOC-1 internal control procedures to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Client Collaboration: Engage collaboratively with both clients and internal teammates to consistently deliver excellent service and maintain a rigorous weekly schedule for client deliverables, ensuring timely and accurate communication.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field, providing a foundational understanding of financial principles and practices.
• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of professional accounting experience, demonstrating practical application of accounting concepts and procedures.
• Skills: Proficient command of Microsoft Office applications, specifically including Excel for data analysis, Word for documentation, Outlook for professional communication, and Teams for collaborative efforts.